Simple Living
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Benefits of Working Out at Home and How to Get Started
At the beginning of 2020, I had made the decision to focus on my health and start getting more exercise. I am not one for gyms or the contracts that come with their memberships, so I needed to find ways to work out from home. In a way that was lucky because Covid hit soon after and closed everything down. With the Covid-19 pandemic still going strong, working out at home is the only option for some of us. That’s why I wanted to share why I love working out from home. Hopefully this will help get you excited about working out from home too. Also, I wanted to share…
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Coffee Tin Craft Project – Try out this Easy DIY!
The brand of coffee I like to buy comes in solid tin cans. I had read somewhere about how they work great as a kitchen utensil holder and, since I needed one, started using my coffee tin for that purpose. But that got me thinking how there must be a way I could transform the tin to make it a bit prettier–enter in today’s coffee tin craft project! Coffee Tin Craft Project This coffee tin craft project is a really easy way to upcycle an item you might normally throw into the recycle bin. Recycling is great, but giving things a new life is even better! With this project, you…
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12 Fun and Budget-Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!
Why Budget-Friendly? Here we are at the end of December and it’s hard to believe that we’re only days away from Christmas! For many years growing up, the budget was very tight in our home. And though the movie-prop style stacks of glimmering gifts on Christmas morning were not within reach, we would draw upon our ingenuity and creativity to come up with gifts that would make our loved ones feel special nonetheless! So whether you’re looking to add a few last-minute gifts, or to stretch a dollar, see below for my go-to budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas for kids! Also, for some ideas for activities to do over the break,…
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10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities to do With Kids
Activities In All Seasons It’s that time of year here in Southern BC: some days are gloriously sunny and others are rain-soaked and gloomy – and we need fun activities to do no matter what the weather! So if you’re struggling with keeping little ones entertained in this changing season, read on for 10 fun and frugal activities to do with kids! As the kids grow older, we’ve started to have more interesting discussions about the circle of life and changes in nature throughout the year, among other topics, as we go about our days. We’ve had a few life lessons come up lately and here are some activities that…
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12 Fun, Frugal, and Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day
The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! Whether you’ve had your gifts wrapped for months, have some idea of what you’re doing, or haven’t even thought about it yet, we have you covered. Read on below for simple, thoughtful and eco-friendly ways to celebrate mom this coming weekend! 12 Ideas for Mother’s Day We’ve got you covered for ideas with these fun and eco-friendly ways to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day–or any day! 1. Make Seed Paper Cards I’ve received seed paper in the past and think it’s a fantastic idea as it is easy to plant with kids and so fun to watch for the results! I hadn’t ever…
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10 Ways to Cook With Chickpeas and Lower Your Food Budget
On December 8, 2020 Global News reported that “the average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $695 for food [in 2021], as the pandemic, wildfires and changing consumer habits drive up grocery bills to the highest increase ever predicted by an annual food price report. Rising bread, meat and vegetable prices are expected to lead the overall food price increase of three to five per cent, according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2021”.* I’ve been noticing my grocery bill trending higher and so have been looking at a few options to make my dollar stretch further! Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo beans, are an inexpensive, filling, and nutritious…
